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10 Best Tours in Bangkok

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These 10 best tours in Bangkok bring you the finest experiences in Thailand’s enigmatic capital. Taking advantage of a rich cultural heritage, exciting nightlife, stage shows, natural beauty and more than a few hidden gems, you will find plenty of ways to enrich your trip.

By booking a tour in advance you can save yourself the common hassles of how to get there, what to avoid, and really just maximise your time so you can spend more time seeing the best Bangkok has to offer. Our Bangkok tours start from just a half a day up to several days so even on the shortest city break there is still time to get out there and see something amazing.

Bangkok has hundreds of temples, but this particular tour is a must-do because it introduces you to Wat Pho, home of the Reclining Buddha, and Wat Phra Kaew, otherwise known as The Temple of the Emerald Buddha, a spiritual icon carved from jade that towers above all others in its holiness. What’s more? It also takes you to Thailand’s foremost historical and cultural landmark, The Grand Palace. Read More...

The pioneer of all floating markets, Damnoen Saduak continues to offer a delightful experience despite its increasingly touristy atmosphere. Imagine small thin canals teeming with longboats piled high with fresh produce, each one jockeying for position, and paddled by a lady ready to stop and bargain at a moment’s notice. This visual vibrancy, as well as its popularity, ensures Damnoen Saduak's iconic status. Read More...

Seeing the amazing temples of Bangkok at night whilst you drift along the Chao Phraya River is not to missed. Run by Banyan Tree Hotel, the luxury of the Apsara makes for an extra-special night out. Coming to rest in front of the famous sights, passengers are treated to a tasty Thai dinner whilst you enjoy the view. The rice-barge takes an hour and 45 minutes to complete the tour, travelling past Wat Arun (Temple of the Dawn). Read More...

Calypso Cabaret is the preeminent ladyboy theatrical show in Bangkok, filled with high kicking action, classic show tunes and Broadway style entertainment. The production values of the show is incredibly high and the ‘girls’ will surely surprise you with their beauty and showmanship. Suitable for the whole family, the songs range from Tina Turner to K-Pop to Christina Aguilera. Every ticket comes with a complementary drink and there is a full bar with waiting staff on hand should you require more. Read More...

Bangkok’s ‘khlongs’ (canals) aren’t mere remnants of the past. Many are still functioning transport arteries that play a significant role in city life. This morning tour focuses on the scenic waterways of Thonburi. A long-tailed speedboat glides you past floating kitchens, glittering temples and all kinds of colourful river scenery, before you step onto dry land to explore Thailand's most famous landmark and former seat of the king, The Grand Palace. Read More...

A day trip to the ancient capital of Ayutthaya is the perfect counterbalance to the up-to-the-minute hustle of Bangkok, and this day tour allows you to see many of the majestic ruins from the comfort of a river cruise. This full-day tour starts with a 1 hour 30 minute coach journey to this peaceful town, before you spend the day exploring temples and finding out all about this proud period of Thailand’s past. Read More...

Packing all the splendour of the Land of Smiles into an 80-minute stage show is no easy task. But Siam Niramit succeeds – and spectacularly. How so? Try the world’s biggest stage, a cast of hundreds, and bags of Thai finesse. The first act describes how Siam became a crossroads where civilisations met, the second how karma binds the Thai people, the last how religious ceremony earns Thais merit in this life. Available with or without Thai buffet dinner. Read More...

This tour of the world’s oceans promises to be a great day out for families. One of the largest underground aquariums in Southeast Asia, SEA LIFE Bangkok Ocean World will dazzle you with innovative world-class exhibits and over 30,000 curious looking creatures from various depths and aquatic regions across the globe. Read More...

There’s more to the River Kwai than historic WWII sights, and this tour around Kanchanaburi, a lush unspoilt province close to the Burmese border proves it. Visits to the Death Railway, the Bridge over the River Kwai and the memorial museum are tastefully juxtaposed with beautiful mountain scenery, pleasant longtail journeys along the Mae Klong River, as well as activities like elephant rides. This full-day tour includes a Thai buffet lunch and transport to and from your hotel in Bangkok. Read More...

With a day out at Dream World you and the kids will get to experience the spectacular atmosphere of this huge amusement park, and explore the exciting shows and rides in its four lands of dreams. Set in beautifully landscaped gardens, there are linked paths, pools, legendary castles and more than 15 exciting rides for everyone to enjoy. Plus, with a pickup and drop-off to and from your hotel, it makes travel quick and hassle-free. Read More...

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